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Come and help as a Administrative Assistant Volunteer!

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The experience

The Misión México Foundation aims to break cycles of poverty, abuse and inequality; providing opportunities for every child and youth that we care for to succeed. Through long-term solutions like education, practical and emotional care and community development, we provide tools and opportunities for children and youth to advance in every aspect of their lives, becoming the best that they can be.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent English or Intermediate Spanish

Over 21 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We are looking for a grounded and organised individual who can assist our Director and small team with administration and general office support. An Administration Assistant Volunteer at Mission Mexico Foundation plays an essential role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the organization's administrative functions. This role provides vital support in managing office tasks, organizing documents, coordinating communications, and assisting with day-to-day operations. Your behind-the-scenes work helps the organization stay organized, manage resources, and operate effectively, which ultimately enhances the foundation’s ability to deliver its life-changing programs and services.

Activities & Shift

● Digitalise a backlog of paperwork and files in a confidential manner
● Organise and order office and home supplies
● Source, receive and distribute donations of goods
● Assist with projects as requested by the Director, including researching & preparing grants, organising events and searching for donation opportunities
● Provide administrative support
● Organise team meetings
● Assist with photo and video content gathering

Rules

● Effective administrative skills, including MS Office
● Effective time management skills with the ability to manage and prioritise own workload
● Valid ‘Working with Children Check’ / Criminal Records background check
● conversational in Spanish or English
● Experience in grant writing & fundraising is not essential, but an added bonus
● 21 years or older
● No drug users


FYI-we have pets (3 dogs and 1 cat).